Jared was born November 13, 1942 in Cleveland, Ohio to Evelyn (nee Wolk) and Leonard Shafer. He moved to Las Vegas at the age of two. He graduated from Las Vegas High School in 1961, then received a Bachelor’s and MBA degrees from USC. Jared married Claire Ades on July 3, 1966.
He was a public administrator for Clark Country for almost 25 years. Jared was a member and past president of Temple Beth Sholom. After retirement, Jared and Claire enjoyed travelling extensively, and always put family first.
Jared was preceded in death by his parents and will be deeply missed by his wife, Claire; children, Barry (Gina) Shafer and Danica Shafer; brother, Buzz (Elizabeth) Shafer; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Graveside services will be Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 3:00 PM at King David Cemetery with Rabbi Felipe Goodman officiating. Online tributes may be made at www.kingdavidlv.com